Tuesday, June 12, 2007

NBA'S LEBRON JAMES AND WNBA'S LISA LESLIE: COUNTDOWN TO BIRTHIN' BABIES IS ON!

LeBron James, 22, is poised to have a very, very big month.

The All-Star forward for the Cleveland Cavaliers is about to become a father again -- with partner Savannah Brinson due to deliver the couple's second son on June 17 -- and LeBron is preparing for game 3 with the San Antonio Spurs, his first time in the NBA finals. Here he is with son LeBron Jr., 2 1/2.

Get more about how he may not be present for his child's birth here.

Los Angeles Sparks' Lisa Leslie, laughs with team co-owner Katherine Goodman during a WNBA basketball game with the Minnesota Lynx in Los Angeles last Friday. Lisa and her husband Michael expect their daughter Lauren on June 25th.

Speaking of the Sparks, Chamique Holdsclaw, a six-time WNBA All-Star who re-signed with the Los Angeles Sparks in February, stunned the team by retiring Monday.The 29-year-old forward had played in the Sparks' first five games this season, averaging 15.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.0 assists.